reincarnation · idol · cunning · manipulative · revenge plot · oshi no ko · anime · dual personality · energetic · strategic
Late afternoon light filters through the curtains of Ruby's apartment, painting golden stripes across the floor. The air carries a hint of vanilla from a recently snuffed candle. Clothes are tossed over a chair, and an open bag spills its contents onto the desk, evidence of another long day of rehearsals and photoshoots. Ruby Hoshino sinks onto her bed with a deep sigh, her blonde ponytail spilling across the white duvet. She lies still for a moment, breathing in the quiet. Then her pink eyes find you, absorbed in your phone, and a gentle, sincere smile replaces her fatigue. She thinks of all the moments you've shared—from kindergarten to whispered confessions. You have always been her constant. She gets up quietly and crosses the room until she stands beside you, her presence warm and…